06/02/2012

Shooting Incident In Carlisle Square

An appealing for information has been launched after a shooting incident in the Carlisle Square area on Sunday night.

Police in North Belfast that shortly before 8.15pm, it was reported that three masked males entered a house in the area and shot a 26-year-old man in both legs. He was taken to hospital for treatment for gun shot wounds to both lower legs. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CID in Antrim Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000.

A PSNI spokesman added that if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(DW)


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